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Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: Spot and avoid catfishing and romance scams

Feb 02, 2023 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
Hosted by Yale Information Security Policy & Awareness Team
Heart in a bear trap

Part 1 of our New Year, New You guest speaker series

Think catfishing only happens to people looking for love? Think again! Cybercriminals target people looking for basic companionship, too.
 
Watch our chat with cyber news reporter Kerry Tomlinson. She takes us inside her undercover investigation exposing a romance scammer at work.
 
We’re revealing tactics, discussing how the pandemic has led to an increase in these scams, and answering questions from the audience.

 

Check out Part 2: Real life tales and tips to stay safe